The sun, the sea, the beach are the traditional components of recreation in the Crimea. Therefore, the decision to spend a winter vacation on the peninsula often looks at least strange. Why go to the coast if you can neither swim nor sunbathe? But Crimea is ready to break stereotypes and give unforgettable impressions even when the high season is already over.
What is good about resting in Crimea in winter?
- One of the main reasons that attract tourists to the Crimea is the unique climate of the peninsula. And with the onset of winter healing power doesn't disappear. The sea, which gives the power of salts and minerals of its water to the air, juniper groves, filling it with healing phytoncides - all this will heal the body, drive away diseases and spleen;
- In winter, an opportunity opens up to catch up - to visit the memorable places of the Crimea, which were previously preferred to swimming and lazy lying on the beach. The small number of tourists, low prices allow you to see the most interesting sights both in museums and in open areas. Palaces, caves, fortresses, architectural monuments, unique natural beauties - undoubtedly, an educational vacation in the Crimea will be as unforgettable as a beach one;
- In February, when a solid snow cover forms in the Crimean mountains, the season of active winter sports opens. Skiing, snowboarding, sledding, snowmobiling will bring a charge of vivacity and give only positive emotions;
- Who hasn't heard of Crimean wines? Excursions to wineries are also held in winter, so gastronomic tourism does not fade away during this period, and gourmets can still enjoy the excellent wine offered at numerous tastings;
- A nice addition to the benefits winter holiday in Crimea, the price of housing is low compared to the high season. A house, a room or an apartment, a hotel room can be rented at 2, and in some places even 3 times cheaper;
- Winter holidays by the sea can also be wonderful - full of interesting events and special romance.
Weather in Crimea in winter: air and water temperature, conditions, features
Winter in Crimea is as unique as its nature, history and culture. Most During the calendar winter, the air temperature remains within the range of positive values and the thermometer drops below 0°C only in February. Frosts, if any, mostly occur at night.
The average water temperature in the sea in winter fluctuates at + 4C ... + 5C. And although the water freezes only in February and only near the coast, it will no longer be possible to swim and sunbathe.
There is a lot of precipitation, but they are mainly represented by rains coming from December to February. New Year here they usually meet without snow, the bulk of which falls on the ground of the peninsula also in February. The exception is mountainous regions. Snow is frequent here and by January the thickness of the snow cover can be 1.5 meters.
The peculiarity of the Crimean weather is its changeable and unpredictable nature. Within one day, morning snow can abruptly change into rain, a downpour into a bright sun, which, in turn, will give way to fog in the evening. Relatively stable, thanks to the special local microclimate and landscape, only the weather on the southern coast of Crimea can be called - the winter here is quiet and calm, with a constant positive temperature indicator.
Crimea in December
If in most of the country winter has been in a hurry to come into its own since the end of October-beginning of November, then on the peninsula it behaves quite differently. Even the Crimean December is difficult to name winter month. Rather, it reminds late autumn with its frequent rains and thick seaside fogs.
The air temperature in December rarely drops below + 5? ... + 10? C in the daytime and almost never drops below zero at night (up to +1? C). Snow at the beginning of the Crimean winter is as rare as 30? heat in Siberia. But gusty storm winds, on the contrary, are an invariable component of the weather in the December Crimea.
Bathing, fishing and hunting seasons are closed with the advent of winter. There are quite a few tourists coming, and this is a big plus for lovers of a quiet educational holiday. In December, you can get acquainted with the historical and cultural monuments of the peninsula, local attractions and works of art without too much fuss. The only exception is the time New Year holidays when the Crimea is filled with tourists no less than in the summer months. After all, there are few other places where you can see the snow melting on palm trees.
Crimea in January
Like the previous month, January is in no hurry to send cold and snow to the peninsula. Clear and sunny - mostly, such is the Crimean weather at this time. The average air temperature during the day is +6?C and about 0?C at night. The sea does not freeze, but with an indicator of + 7 ° C, tourists and local residents decide to swim only at Epiphany. Sea water becomes the only alternative to ice holes.
The warmest weather is set in the resort towns of the South Coast. On the West and East coasts, rain and fog, although not as often as in December, can still create some inconvenience.
However, there are also advantages in this period. Surprisingly, January is one of the most successful months for collecting forest mushrooms. Here you can have a fun vacation and celebrate Christmas - the holidays are widely celebrated, holding festive events and arranging big seasonal sales.
Crimea in February
February is coming - and here it is, the long-awaited winter. During the day, the thermometer still rarely drops below + 5? C, but at night frosts can already occur. Despite the positive temperature, the February weather cannot be called warm. The reason for this is the piercing cold winds. In conditions of high humidity of local air, they turn real + 5 ° C into - 5 ° C according to sensations. Storms often occur at sea, and there are daily thick fogs on the coast. Sometimes the coastal strip of water can freeze, and finally snow falls. The sun takes a vacation and indulges rarely, as a result of which cloudy weather sets in on the peninsula.
Traditionally, Big Yalta remains the warmest, Alushta and Sevastopol are slightly inferior to it, and a little colder - Sudak. In general, the South Coast is distinguished by the mildest winters and the absence of cold winds that do not allow powerful mountain peaks to pass here. Here the sea remains the warmest - up to +10?C, while on the Western and Eastern coasts the water temperature ranges from +3?C to +5?C (Kerch, Shchelkino).
Sightseeing, health improvement in sanatoriums, winter sports, snowmobiling - all this is available to every guest of Crimea in February.
Where to go on vacation in the Crimea in winter?
Winter tourism on the peninsula is developing intensively and annually attracts an increasing number of tourists. At this time of the year, Crimea becomes a center of active recreation, which is facilitated by the unique natural landscape and rich historical past.
First of all, the ski base on Mount Ai-Petri, recognized as the official ski resort, is a must-see. The snow cover here remains stable from December to March, allowing safe skiing and snowboarding. The base has six tracks of different difficulty levels - from professional to children. The slopes can be reached by a unique cable car, which reveals the unique landscapes of the Crimea, which you will not see at other times of the year. Apart from ski holidays, Ai-Petri can offer tourists exciting horse rides on the mountain plateau.
The Angarsk Pass is another mecca for winter sports enthusiasts. Located not far from Simferopol and Alushta, the pass captivates with picturesque nature, transport accessibility and a variety of entertainment. The ski school operating here provides all types of winter sports equipment: skis, snowboards, sledges, snowmobiles, quad bikes.
Guests of the Crimea, who prefer hiking, will get a lot of impressions from an organized hike led by an experienced instructor and exciting excursions to natural attractions. The waterfall "Silver Streams", the cave city "Mangup-Kale" at this time of the year are more picturesque than ever.
No less interesting in the Crimea are memorable historical places and cultural sights. In winter, the doors of palace complexes (the Bakhchisarai Khan's Palace, the Massandra Palace and others), museums (the Feodosia Museum of Local Lore, founded in the 18th century, the museums of the writer A. Grin and the poet M. Voloshin), the art gallery named after I. K. Aivazovsky, storing more than 2,000 canvases, the Crimean Astrophysical Laboratory operates, and the historical and archaeological reserve Tauric Chersonesus hosts guests.
At any time of the year, the Nikitsky Botanical Garden is beautiful. But having been here in winter, you can find yourself in a real fairy tale where amazing tropical plants bloom in the midst of cold weather.
Crimean health resorts do not stop working. Sanatoriums of Yalta, Alushta, Feodosia, Yevpatoria, Sak accept everyone who wants to improve their health. The unique composition of the sea air, rare therapeutic mud, inviting atmosphere, combined with decent service make staying in the sanatoriums of the winter Crimea pleasant for the soul and beneficial for the body.
Cafes and restaurants, bars and nightclubs, where you can have fun, work in the same mode. In winter, a boat trip is available in Crimea - you just need to dress warmly. And if you want to swim, the nearest boarding houses are ready to offer tourists their pools and water complexes.
There is always plenty of entertainment on the peninsula, and every vacationer can find something to suit their taste and desire.
New Year in Crimea is, first of all, a vacation that can be spent by the sea or among the snowy landscapes in the mountains.
Even simple walk along the Black Sea embankment on New Year's Eve make it special and memorable.
Winter Crimea attracts and captivates.
At this time, there are not so many people on the peninsula, so the rest here will be calm and nothing will prevent you from enjoying nature.
The weather on the peninsula is usually comfortable and even in December-January the temperature rarely drops below zero.
In winter, in some places you can find blooming flowers and evergreens.
Winter in Crimea snow in the mountains, and roses bloom by the sea - climate paradox of Crimea.
Just a few days ago it was quite heat.
There were many mushrooms and snowdrops in the forest clearings. And now it's getting colder, there's breath in the Crimea winters.
Mountain peaks are covered snow and on the coast Sun and positive temperature.
PARADOXES OF THE CRIMEAN CLIMATE
First, a few facts.
The warmest region of Crimea is the Southern coast of Crimea.
Here average temperature January is +4°С, July +24.5°С, and the maximum summer temperature is +39°С.
The duration of sunshine in Yalta is 2223 hours per year.
Generally, south coast climate t is close to the Mediterranean.
This is where it starts paradoxes.
Despite the fact that South Coast- the warmest region of Crimea, the absolute maximum temperature was recorded not here, but in steppe Crimea- almost +41 °С.
The duration of sunshine in Evpatoria is 190 hours longer than in Yalta, although it is located 100 km to the north.
And the record holder here is Simferopol - 2458 hours. What's the matter here?
The fact is that Yalta practically surrounded by mountains on three sides, so the sun here rises later and sets earlier than on the plain.
Here, at the junction of mountains and the sea, more precipitation falls, more cloudy days, but at the same time, it is much warmer in winter than on the plain, since the mountains protect Yalta from cold northern winds.
Here's another Interesting Facts.
One of the driest places in Crimea located on the coast near Sudak.
About 300 mm of precipitation falls here per year, and in the same Yalta - more than 600.
Why?
The fact is that from the north the whole South coast covered by the wall of the Main Ridge of the Crimean Mountains and humid sea air, not being able to move, here it spills with quite heavy (for Crimea) precipitation.
And around Sudak there are only separate low peaks and many valleys perpendicular to the coast, along which the sea air circulates freely, without lingering on the coast.
The result is a minimum of precipitation.
Or such a paradox.
cape Kazantip situated on Azov coast Kerch Peninsula, Cape Chauda- on the Black Sea, very close to each other, while summers are warmer on Kazantip, and winters are colder than on Chaud. Why?
Everything is explained by the fact that Black Sea much bigger of Azov in terms of volume, therefore, it warms up more slowly in summer, and cools down more slowly in winter and serves as a kind of "hydroheater" of the Crimean coast in winter.
At the same time, the humidity of the air is low on the Crimean coast, the heat is much easier to bear than, say, on the Caucasian coast.
And this, by the way, is a significant advantage of the Crimean resorts.
And the climatic indicators in the Crimean mountains have significant differences from the southern coast. Let's compare, for example, Ai-Petri mountain range and Miskhor village on the South Coast. The distance between them in a straight line is some 15 km.
The average temperature in January on Ai-Petri is about -4 ° C, in Miskhor + 4.4 ° C, in July - on Ai-Petri + 15.4 ° C in Miskhor + 24.4 ° C. Ai-Petri falls more than 1200 mm per year, and in Miskhor- about 500. Snow in Miskhor- very rare, but Ai-Petri he lies 3.5 months.
Half of the days in the year on Ai-Petri with fogs, and in Miskhor - only a few.
In addition, Ai-Petri recorded a record wind speed for these places - 50 m / s.
Pretty clear in Crimea There are three main climatic regions: flat Crimea, the Crimean mountains and the southern coast of Crimea.
In each of them, the climate is significantly different.
This is especially noticeable in winter.
Not uncommon, for example, such a situation.
If leaving in January from Simferopol to Yalta, then the capital of Crimea will see you off with a cold wind, sub-zero temperatures and absolute snowlessness.
H and the Angarsk pass there may already be snow up to half a meter high, but there is no wind.
Snow usually lies all the way to Alushta, although at a lower height.
And only after Ayudag he somehow suddenly disappears.
Yalta will meet you with a rather bright sun, absolute calm and a temperature of about +8.
In mid-January, it will clearly smell like spring.
These are the Crimean climatic contrasts.
At the mention of Crimea, most people imagine the hot sun, beaches and summer holidays. Few people know that winter in Crimea is no less attractive than other seasons. People go to conquer the peaks of the Carpathians or fly to warmer climes without even imagining how charming it can be in the Crimea.
The weather in Crimea in winter is usually mild and warm. There are frosts, but quite rarely, and mostly at night. Also, winter weather is characterized by its changeability. The bright sun was just shining, and after 15 minutes clouds came running and it was pouring rain.
Snow in the Crimea is a rarity, or rather, this applies only to coastal areas. In the mountains, on Ai-Petri, Chatyrdag, he happens quite often. In January, the height of the snow cover can reach 1.5 meters, and it begins to melt only at the end of March.
Weather and water temperature in Crimea in December
By local standards, December marks the beginning of winter in Crimea. But for the inhabitants of Russia, the weather in the Crimea in December is not yet winter at all. The thermometer column does not fall below +5 degrees, and on especially warm days it shows up to +15. There are frosts at night. True, their effects disappear with the first rays of the morning sun. During this period, rain and fog are not uncommon. In the Crimean expanses you will no longer meet fishermen or hunters - the season is closed. December is also not suitable for sunbathing and swimming. But the beginning of winter is an ideal time for sightseeing. In summer, there are a lot of people in palaces and parks, and in winter it is almost empty and you can enjoy works of art and cultural monuments in a calm atmosphere.
The main holiday that attracts tourists to the Crimea in winter is, of course, the New Year. locals celebrate it on a grand scale, and fun, dancing do not stop for a minute.
Weather and water temperature in Crimea in January
Largely thanks to geographic location, the weather in the Crimea resembles the climate of the Cote d'Azur. Special weather conditions allow you to relax here almost all year round. Even at the height of winter, when frost sets in in Russia, Crimea pleases with its +5 degrees. Temperatures rarely drop below zero, and only at night. Mostly January weather in Crimea is clear and sunny. On the South Shore, daytime temperatures can rise up to 15 degrees, which is conducive to a relaxed vacation. In other regions it may be rainy and foggy. However, this is not always bad. Ask mushroom pickers if they like this kind of weather, and you will hear an unexpected answer. After all, it is at this time of the year that you should go for mushrooms.
In January, Crimea does not sleep, as many assume. Here New Year and Christmas holidays are celebrated on a grand scale, seasonal sales are held in shops, and restaurants offer various types of seasonal menus. Epiphany is celebrated in a special way in Crimea. Due to the lack of ice holes, people bathe in the sea. By the way, the water is cool, but not at all icy.
Weather and water temperature in Crimea in February
The weather in the Crimea in February can be called winter with full responsibility. Finally, the long-awaited snow falls, which lies for several days. The coast is often foggy and a strong piercing wind blows. Near the coast, the sea often freezes, and storms are not uncommon. The air temperature during the day remains about 5 degrees above zero, but sometimes it drops below zero. Of course, this weather is not conducive to beach holiday, but you can make promenades along the embankment.
At the end of winter, among the guests of the Crimea, mostly those who want to improve their health in sanatoriums. Prices during this period are low, but the quality remains the same. high level. Also, February is the time for sightseeing, fortresses, palaces and parks. And on snowy days, you can enjoy skiing or snowmobiling.
Crimean cafes in February are especially cozy and homely. You will be warmed here both by the atmosphere and delicious warming drinks.
A magnificent health resort among the majestic mountains, the best place for year-round recreation is Crimea. The peninsula, connected with continental Ukraine by a narrow natural isthmus bridge, is surrounded on all sides by the clear waters of the Black and Azov Seas. The main resort "belt", like a necklace of sea shells, adorns the southern coast of Crimea. Ideal weather conditions, excellent climate and unique nature- all this, combined with a rich culture and a thousand-year history, makes the peninsula a mecca for world tourism.
Description of the weather in the Crimea for each month: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
Climatic zones of Crimea
Crimea is two seas, an ancient volcanic mountain range and an incredibly favorable geographical location, historically considered the intersection of all world routes.
27 thousand square kilometers Crimean peninsula share three natural areas different climates:
Geographically, Crimea is a little more isolated from the mainland than other similar peninsulas. This condition, together with three diverse climatic zones and topography, have created unique natural conditions for an incredibly diverse flora and fauna.
The warmest in terms of climate is the southern coast zone (the average maximum in July is +24°C), the coolest is the steppe zone (the average minimum in January is -7°C). In winter, in the mountains there are about zero degrees, while in the south coast zone it is always “plus”. The Mediterranean climate with subtropical features of the South Coast is provided by the Tauride mountain range, which protects the golden coast from cold winds and bad weather.
The world's longest trolleybus route - 86 km - is laid between Yalta and Simferopol.
The north of the peninsula is located in the temperate continental climate zone.
Long-term windy weather is rare in Crimea, but the winds are predominantly from the east and northeast. The only exception is Feodosia, where there are northwest winds.
The amount of precipitation in general in Crimea is low. The northern slopes of the mountains and the steppe zone differ in rainy weather in summer, South Coast subject to precipitation in winter.
Tourist seasons of Crimea
April-October- the most favorable period for visiting the ancient peninsula. Almost 2000 hours of sunshine provide travelers with a cloudless holiday and excellent swimming for 150 days.
To the minimum comfortable for swimming 17 degrees Celsius, the water warms up on the northwestern and northeastern coasts of Crimea. But the longest season lasts on the South Coast - there the water is warmed up until November.
There have been cases when tourists who arrived in December were lucky with the swimming season - the water was warmed up to + 18 ° C, and they had to wear slippers instead of boots.
The most heated water temperature happens on the coast Yalta - up to + 28 ° С in early August. But there are wind surges (warm layers of water are driven away by a strong wind during a storm, raising layers of cold water from the bottom), or hydrogen sulfide rising to the surface. Thus, in a matter of hours, the water temperature drops by 10-12 degrees.
Storms are also features of the climate of the peninsula. They can take you by surprise: the coast of Yalta and Feodosia (due to the topography of the seabed, in particular) is more prone to such phenomena than the closed, protected bays of Sevastopol and the Black Sea.
Autumn in Crimea is very reminiscent of summer, but more comfortable - the "velvet" season convenes lovers of a calm, unfussy vacation on the coast.
It is cooler on the sea coast, hotter - in the steppe part. The cleanest air and comfortable temperature are in the mountains.
What clothes to take with you
V summer period - of course, everything that is useful on the beach: swimwear, swimming trunks, sunblock and the corresponding "first aid kit", sunglasses and a hat. For hiking in the mountains (especially with a stop for the night) you should take care of a warm sweater and durable shoes. For those who have a weak vestibular apparatus on mountain serpentines - pills for motion sickness.
Spring and autumn the weather is changeable, especially in the mountains. For this period, it is obligatory to have waterproof clothes, warm shoes, a hat and change of clothes. Umbrella and raincoat are a must.
Although the winter in Crimea is mild, sometimes there are blizzards and heavy snowfalls. In the mountains and the flat part of the land, there are sub-zero temperatures. In this case, you need a down jacket, warm sweaters and waterproof shoes.
Monthly weather in Crimea
December-February
Winter in Crimea is wet, mild and not long. Snowfalls are a rare phenomenon in the South Coast, but typical for mountainous regions at an altitude of over 500 meters. Winter is characterized by rainy weather, fog and high humidity.
March-May
Spring on the peninsula is coming confidently, with every day and every meter of mountain height reclaiming its rights. Every month the air temperature rises by 4-6 degrees, by the end of May reaching an average daily temperature of +16°C. Spring is the time for recreation and hiking tours in the mountains. Also at this time it is worth going on an excursion to the most beautiful waterfalls of the Crimea - filled with water from mountain rivers, they are the most spectacular.
F! In spring, outdoor activities are in full swing: rock climbing, walking in the mountains, hiking tours, rafting.
June August
Summer in Crimea is hot in the South Coast, and cooler in the mountains. The temperature in June is about 20°C, in July (the hottest month) - about 30°C. In August, the average daily temperature is +24°С. The water in the Black Sea warms up to + 26 + 28 ° С, in the Sea of Azov - a couple of degrees higher. Sometimes there are forest fires in the mountains.
The beaches of Crimea are mostly gravel and pebble, sandy - few. But this ensures that incredible transparency and purity of sea water, for which many people love the Crimean coast. Sand - on the west coast and in Tarkhankut. Nikolaevka, Beregovoe, Peschanoe have sand and pebble beaches. The coast from Cape Aya to Ai-Todor is gravel and pebble.
Everyone's favorite film Gaidai "Prisoner of the Caucasus" was filmed in the mountains of Crimea.
September - November
The "golden" weather time comes in September: there are fewer tourists (holidays are over), the temperature returns to a pleasant +22°C during the day, the water temperature is still at +24°C. In October, the weather begins to present unpleasant surprises in the form of prolonged rains. In November, most hotels, bases and boarding houses are closed for scheduled repairs and do not work during the off-season.
The Crimean mountains are considered old, they grow no more than 4 mm / year, for the most part, slowly collapsing. In this mountain range there is even the most ancient volcano on the planet - Kara-Dag. It is more than 150 million years old, and its last eruption occurred, according to scientists, even when the peninsula was the seabed.
The warm and gentle sun, sandy and pebbly beaches, the sea calling to cool down - all this awaits you with open arms in Crimea. This is the place where several hundred thousand people come to spend their long-awaited vacation. Most lovers of this beautiful corner of the earth will agree that Crimea is beautiful at any time of the year and in any weather. And they will be right. But still know about the weather in the Crimea in different corners peninsula and different time year would be superfluous. Then you can decide for yourself when it is better to relax in the Crimea.
The climate of Crimea can be divided into three groups: mountainous, subtropical and temperate continental. The mountain climate prevails in the mountains with deciduous forests. Summers are dry and moderate, winters are quite cold and wet. In the south of the peninsula, a subtropical climate reigns, which is characterized by mild winters without snow and hot, humid summers. In the temperate continental climate of the northern part of Crimea, summers are very dry and hot, and winters are windy.
On the climate and weather of Crimea big influence render mountains and sea. As for the sea, it heats up all summer, and with the advent of autumn it begins to gradually cool down, giving all its heat to the air. That is why autumn on the sea coast is warm, as many say - "velvet". The mountains protect the coast from the northern winds.
The area of the peninsula is very diverse. So, for example, if you move from its northern part to the southern, you can clearly see that the northern territory of Crimea is, as a rule, a steppe without any hills and mountains. The closer to the south, the more hilly the terrain becomes. Accordingly, the climate also changes - from temperate to sub-Mediterranean.
For many, the weather in Crimea is the best in the spring months. It is at this time that nature wakes up. Already in early March, numerous fields of snowdrops, jasmine, almonds, honeysuckle, dogwood, almonds begin to bloom on the mountains. In April, peach blossoms, apricots and many other trees. Melted snow, or rather water from it, fills rivers and waterfalls, which become very beautiful already at the end of April.
But at the same time, spring in Crimea is the windiest season. In March, frosts are very common at night, especially in places of river valleys.
The average temperature of spring weather in Crimea is from +8 to +17 C during the day, and from -1 to +10 C at night. The water in April and March stays at +9 C. In May it warms up to +16 C. In spring, the weather is not very stable - the bright sun can shine in the morning, and it can rain heavily in the afternoon. But basically, it does not last long - approximately until the first days of May.
Summer months in Crimea are in full swing tourist season. In June, everything is still blooming, all the trees have already spread their leaves. It's not so cold anymore, but it's not too hot either. You can swim in the sea. The average water temperature until mid-June is + 20C, by July it warms up to + 22C, and in August you don’t want to leave the sea at all - the temperature stays at + 25C. Moreover, the water warms up faster on the western coast of the peninsula than, as many used to think, in the south. This is facilitated by the shallow waters of the Kalamitsky Bay.
The most restrained weather in the Crimea in the summer in the mountains. At night, the temperature here very often drops to significant levels, especially in the gorges. By the way, on the southern coast of the peninsula in the summer there are often heavy rains, due to which there is a lot of greenery. But in the steppes of the northwest, the leaves of the trees, on the contrary, turn yellow in the summer due to the strong sun with little rainfall.
The temperature in June is kept at +23C, in July and August - +27+30C. Peak season is in June-August. It is worth warning that somewhere in the middle or end of June in the Crimea such a natural phenomenon like upwelling. The locals call it "surge". This is the rise of cold masses of water from the very depths of the sea to the surface. At the same time, the water temperature drops to + 13 + 15C in 10 minutes, and stays at this level for about 2 days, until it warms up again.
On a note: going to the mountains in the summer, it is worth considering the large temperature difference. So, for example, if in the shade in Yalta it is about + 30С, then in the mountains (gorges) it will be only + 5 + 9С. There is also a lot of cold rain.
If you still do not know when it is better to relax in the Crimea, so that it is both cheaper and still warm, then think about the option of an autumn stay at sea. This time is called velvet season- the sea is very warm, housing prices have fallen, fruits are ripe, there is no such sun on the beach as in summer. But all these pluses remain until the end of September - beginning of October. After this time, the rainy season begins in Crimea. Until the end of September, the temperature stays at +23C during the day and +13C at night. The water in the sea is warm - + 21C.
In October, the weather is still quite normal in Crimea, many people are still swimming (water is +17C), but there is no longer a large crowd on the beach. At this time, it is very good to relax here for those who came to relax, and not to run on excursions. The average temperature in October during the day is + 17C, at night - + 8C.
In November, the swimming season ends, the weather becomes autumn - during the day the air temperature warms up to + 12C, at night it drops to + 4C. The water in the sea is also not very warm - about + 15C.
Winter is the time ski resorts, which are many in the Crimea. In general, snow for the Crimean peninsula is a rather rare natural phenomenon. If it falls out, then after 2, a maximum of 7 days, it will melt without a trace. The wines are mountains that protect the coast from cold cyclones. As for the ski resorts, to get to them you need to look for mountainous areas in which the snow lingers for a long time. For example, Evpatoria or the east of the peninsula.
In other regions of Crimea, the weather is mild, but often due to low pressure over the sea and high pressure over the southern part of the CIS, dry and cold continental air literally breaks into the peninsula, which causes possible winds from the northeast. That is why, with such weather conditions and high humidity, even at positive temperatures, it will seem that everything is -10C outside.
In December, the average temperature during the day is + 8C, at night - + 1C. Many tourists come here to celebrate the New Year at the end of the month. Someone chooses places with snow, someone prefers fast-melting snowdrifts on palm branches.
January and February are the time of rest for those who, throughout the entire tourist season, helped tourists to relax comfortably - the owners of the accommodation take a short vacation to prepare for the next season. If someone is lucky enough to visit Crimea at this time, then be sure to visit Mount Ai-Petri, climb the cable car to a height of 1234 meters - you will not see such a sight in summer.
The average air temperature in January and February is approximately the same - during the day - from + 6C, at night - about 0C. The sea at this time has a temperature of only + 7C.
Some indicators of the Crimean climate
Relative Humidity- the percentage of air humidity in relation to the amount of moisture that saturates it at a certain temperature. The line with an average air humidity of 70% passes through Feodosia, Yayla and Chersonese. When it deviates to the south or north, this percentage increases.
Absolute humidity- a value showing the pressure of water vapor in the air. It is measured in millimeters (mm). The absolute humidity on the line Kerch, Ak-Mechet is about 8. It increases to 8.5 closer to Sevastopol and Feodosia.
Precipitation measured in centimeters. 30 cm precipitation is typical for Yevpatoriya, Dzhankoy; 40 - Feodosia, Bakhchisaray; 50 - Ai-Petri, Forosa.
The steppe and foothill regions suffer the most from precipitation in June and July. But in the east and west of the coast, they fall evenly throughout all seasons. On the South Coast and in southern mountains- in the midst of winter - December, January.
The weather in Crimea is often spoiled by rains, which make up 80-85% of the peninsula's precipitation. In the steppe places they go up to 130 days, in the mountains - up to 170 days a year.
Cloudiness. The average annual ratio of sky coverage over Crimea is 55%. At the same time, there are 100 completely cloudy days, and 80 completely sunny days.
Ice cover. Records for the longest standing of ice in the Crimea are beaten by the Genichesk region - more than 80 days a year. At the same time, the temperature is below 0C here for more than 90 days a year. Snow lies for about 40 days in the north of the peninsula and about 20 in the northwest.
Thunderstorms. For the Crimean climate, such a natural phenomenon is quite rare - on average, thunderstorms occur no more than 10 days a year.
Well now you are in in general terms know about the weather and climate of this wonderful peninsula, and you can easily decide for yourself when it is better to relax in the Crimea.
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